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market swings
Coverage of market swings in the Nexus archive.
- Credit Buyers Seek Refuge in Short-Dated Debt to Dodge Rate Risk
Investors are increasingly favoring short-term corporate debt to secure higher yields while minimizing exposure to interest-rate volatility and market fluctuations. This shift reflects a strategic move to balance returns with reduced risk in uncertain economic conditions.
- More workers are raiding their 401(k)s as average balances fall, Fidelity says
Retirement account balances decreased in early 2026 due to market volatility, and more workers withdrew funds from their 401(k)s, according to Fidelity. The decline in average balances coincided with increased cash withdrawals by savers.